Pearl Piatt

Pearl Piatt is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Chief Communications Officer at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, a position held since April 2004. In this role, Pearl has directed firmwide media relations, developed crisis communication strategies, and provided media training. Prior to this, Pearl worked as Global Manager of Public Relations at Latham & Watkins from 2000 to 2004, overseeing media relations across 21 global offices. Pearl's career began in journalism as a Reporter and Editor for Daily Journal Corp and the Los Angeles Daily Journal, focusing on legal business and technology. Pearl holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and a BA in Women Studies and Political Science from the University of Redlands.